Monday, November 30, 2009

Question of the Week -- Civil War!

This week's Civil War marks the first time in decades that Oregon and Oregon State have played for the rights to go to the Rose Bowl.  This week's question tests your ability to combine numbers in different ways.  But first, a little background. . . .

In football, points are scored in the following ways:
  • 6 points for a touchdown (TD)
  • 1 point for a PAT (Point After TD)
  • 2 points for a 2-point conversion (NOTE: either a PAT or a 2-point conversion may be attempted after a TD, but not both)
  • 2 points for a safety (defense tackles offense in their own end zone)
  • 3 points for a FG
Often, teams end up with scores that are multiples of 7, because each TD is worth 6 points and a successful PAT makes it 7.  For example, 28 points could be 4 TDs with PATs.  Field goals are also common, so multiples of 3 or combinations of 7 and 3 show up easily on the scoreboard.

THE QUESTION
Suppose Oregon State puts up 16 points in this year's Civil War.  Your job is to list AS MANY of the different ways the Beavers could score 16 points through combinations of touchdowns, field goals, safeties, etc. AS YOU CAN!  Remember, your answer must list each way to score 16 points, not just state how many ways there are.  This week's winner will list the most ways to score 16 points.  Good luck!

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